November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Team Integrity
Church leadership requires more than strong opinions. Elders and staff must lead with humility, integrity, accountability, trustworthiness, transparency, and a willingness to work as a team.
How Can Christians Respond to Online Accusations?
False accusations can spread quickly and damage the church’s witness. Faithful leaders must discern when to remain silent, when to investigate, and how to pursue truth over reputation.
The Accountable Leader
Christian leaders need deep, intentional friendships marked by accountability, humility, and biblical faithfulness to protect character and finish strong.
The Far-Reaching Impact of Compromise
Abraham and Isaac both faced moments when fear led them to compromise their integrity, reminding us that obedience requires trusting God with the results.
Above All, Guard Your Heart: Leading With Integrity
Leadership integrity begins with guarding the heart. This article reflects on Scripture, ministry experience, friendship, and spiritual formation as essential foundations for faithful leaders.
Think Discipleship
A reflection on Real Life Ministries, small groups, and how intentional leaders, relational environments, and reproducible processes can move people from spectators to mature disciple-makers.
No Matter Where You Serve the Lord, You Are Part of Something Really Big!
Ministry impact isn’t measured by numbers or applause. Wherever you serve, you’re part of God’s vast kingdom—spanning generations, cultures, and eternity—where the Lord honors faithful service.
Your Ministry Matters
In this Editor’s note, Shawn McMullen encourages church leaders—especially in small congregations—to remember that every faithful ministry matters. Prioritize personal holiness and depth with Christ, and trust God…
Most Iranians Aren’t Even Muslim! Shocking Stats to Consider as America is at War with Iran
Tyler McKenzie highlights 2020 survey findings about religion in Iran, noting rising secular identification alongside spiritual openness. He reflects on missional opportunity, compassion over coercion, digital outreach, and…
Thinking Downward
Jerry Harris explains why “becoming all things to all people” is often misapplied and how churches can stay outwardly focused. He introduces “the dot,” a philosophy of downward…
True Friends
Proverbs 17:17 sums up well the work of true friends: “A friend loves at all times.” The love of true friends is expressed in a variety of ways. This editorial identifies some of…
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
David Wright urges church elders to move beyond agendas into genuine friendship. He names common barriers, calls for humility and grace, and offers practical ways to build trust,…
Equipping God’s People
Chris Philbeck reflects on leading a preaching cohort and the biblical call to equip God’s people. He shares how preaching becomes most powerful when Scripture first transforms the…
Every Superhero Needs a Squad
Kent Fillinger uses superhero teams to encourage pastors not to serve in isolation. He highlights rising pastoral loneliness and offers practical ways solo ministers can find support, accountability,…
Unexpected Friendships
David Faust explores unexpected friendships—from public figures to Scripture—and encourages readers to pursue “bold” relationships that stretch their comfort zone, including intergenerational connections and friendships with those others…
